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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a Mission Assurance Engineer, reporting to the VP of Flight Safety & Mission Assurance, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location Responsibilities:  * Coordinate launch readiness, verifies system is ready for flight * Drive technical understanding and closure of identified risks * Assess and communicate risks to executive leadership and external stakeholders * Support technical reviews of software, hardware, and operations products * Verify testing, deliverables, and review activities are complete * Participate in critical space station operations, real-time anomaly investigations, and major root cause investigations. Drive corrective actions, author associated reports, and communicate lessons learned * Coordinate mission data review * Build a culture of safety and mission assurance Minimum Qualifications: * Minimum of a B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline Preferred Skills & Experience: * Familiarity with system safety, reliability, risk management, certification, change management, systems engineering methodologies, hazard analysis * Experience throughout the engineering lifecycle (design, build, operations, sustainment, and decommission) * Technical leadership experience * Proven ability to lead through influence and exercise expert judgment * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical partners * Ability to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about safety and reliability concerns * Extreme focus on mission success Additional Requirements: * Ability to travel up to 20% of the time * Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones * Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted Pay Range:  * Senior Mission Assurance Engineer: $159,900 - $226,980 * Staff Mission Assurance Engineer: $188,600 - $267,720 Pay Range: California $159,900—$267,720 USD COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62] or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week Location: Long Beach, CA You will be a key contributor within a world class automotive body exterior engineering team, responsible for the mechanical integration of ADAS and autonomy sensors into the vehicle exterior and for the cleaning systems that keep them functional. This role owns the physical envelope around cameras, radars, lidars, and ultrasonic sensors, including packaging, field of view protection, mounting stiffness and alignment, thermal and environmental robustness, and the washer and air based cleaning architecture that serves them. You will work at the boundary between exteriors, ADAS and perception, electrical, thermal, closures, and supplier partners to deliver sensor installations that perform in the real world and survive production variation.   Responsibilities:      • Lead mechanical integration of exterior mounted ADAS sensors including forward and surround cameras, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic sensors across fascias, grilles, windshield, roof, closures, mirrors, and liftgate locations     • Own field of view and line of sight analysis, including obstruction studies, aperture sizing, sensor pointing angle definition, and coordination with perception and ADAS teams on FOV and coverage requirements     • Define and release sensor brackets, housings, covers, and mounting interfaces, balancing stiffness, mass, cost, tolerance capability, and serviceability     • Drive sensor alignment and positional accuracy strategy, including tolerance stack up to the sensor optical or antenna reference, datum and locator schemes, and end of line calibration feasibility     • Own the exterior sensor cleaning architecture, including nozzle design and aiming, washer fluid routing, pump and valve selection, air assisted and telescopic nozzle concepts, heated nozzle and heated lens strategies, and fluid volume and reservoir sizing     • Define and validate cleaning performance requirements and test methods for soiling, mud, salt, insect, ice, and snow conditions, including spray pattern coverage, cleaning efficiency, dry out behavior, and cycle time     • Coordinate with thermal and electrical teams on sensor heat rejection, heater circuits, condensation and fogging mitigation, harness routing, connector sealing, and grounding     • Manage radar transparency and material compatibility requirements for emblems, fascias, and covers, including thickness control, paint and coating constraints, and attenuation targets     • Manage component level DFMEA, DVPR, boundary diagrams, and robustness checklists for sensor and cleaning subsystems through design and release milestones     • Support water management, sealing, and ingress protection for sensor apertures and cleaning hardware, including IP rating verification and high pressure wash and car wash durability     • Collaborate with suppliers on design feasibility, tooling, process capability, cost targets, and on time delivery of sensor mounting and cleaning components     • Support prototype builds, buck reviews, and vehicle level test events, resolving sensor blockage, misalignment, calibration, and cleaning performance findings     • Support homologation and regulatory needs relevant to sensor visibility, pedestrian protection interaction, and applicable ADAS and NCAP requirements   Required Skills:     • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience     • 5+ years of automotive mechanical engineering experience, with direct work on ADAS or autonomy sensor integration at the vehicle level     • Hands on experience packaging and releasing exterior mounted sensors and the brackets, housings, or apertures that carry them     • Working knowledge of camera, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic sensor operating principles and the mechanical constraints each imposes     • Strong GD&T, tolerance stack up, and datum strategy skills applied to precision mounted components     • Experience with injection molded plastics, sheet metal, and die cast components, including DFM and tooling constraints     • Demonstrated ownership of DFMEA, DVP&R, and test plan development through validation and release     • Proficiency with CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, or Siemens NX, and PLM release systems such as Teamcenter     • Strong cross functional communication skills and the ability to negotiate requirements between exteriors, ADAS, electrical, and manufacturing     • Willingness to work onsite in Long Beach, CA   Bonus Skills:     • Direct experience with sensor cleaning or washer systems, including nozzle development, fluid delivery, e valves, or heated cleaning hardware     • Experience with ADAS sensor calibration processes, both end of line and service level, and their mechanical prerequisites     • Familiarity with radome design, radar attenuation testing, and material selection for RF transparency     • Experience with CFD, thermal analysis, or spray and soiling simulation applied to sensor cleaning or contamination     • Exposure to functional safety and SOTIF concepts as they relate to sensor availability and degradation     • Prior work on an electric vehicle or L2 plus autonomy program from concept through start of production     • Experience with environmental and durability test development including thermal cycling, humidity, vibration, salt spray, and stone impact   Salary Range:     • $130,000-$145,000     • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice [https://www.alten.com/careers/job-offers/] on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.